INDIA
IAF poised to embrace 21st century challenges, says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
He said, "Let us all stand together in honouring the IAF and express our gratitude to the men and women who soar high to protect our skies and secure our future." As part of the celebrations, the force has organised the Air Force Day Parade at Air Force Station Bamrauli in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Victory smiles upon those who anticipate changes in character of war: IAF chief
Quoting Guilio Douhet, the IAF chief said, "We must embrace changes in the character of warfare because in the words of Guilio Douhet, 'Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the change occurs'.”
Victory smiles upon those who anticipate changes in character of war: IAF chief
Quoting Guilio Douhet, the IAF chief said, "We must embrace changes in the character of warfare because in the words of Guilio Douhet, 'Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the change occurs'.”
Heightened security in Kashmir ahead of President Draupadi Murmu’s visit
This will be her first visit to the Valley after she became the country’s President. The President will award meritorious students/scholars of the University from 2020 onwards. Four hundred students/scholars will receive gold medals, PhD and M.Phil degrees at the convocation.
Canada confirms staff evacuated from Delhi over several weeks
Alhough no official statement has been made by the Canadian government on the evacuation of the staff from Delhi, government sources confirmed to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on Friday that the lower-level diplomatic staff has been shifted from Delhi to Malaysia and Singapore.
ISRO preps first flight test to demonstrate crew escape system for human space mission
According to the space agency, it will commence unmanned flight tests for the Gaganyaan mission. “Preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1), which demonstrates the performance of the Crew Escape System, are underway,” ISRO said. The first development flight Test Vehicle (TV-D1) is in the final stages of preparation.
Has Yamuna become India’s river of sorrow?
The sickly Yamuna river is already dry. “Thanks to open drains upstream, the river has been reduced to a vast sewage canal. Already you can see foaming and white layer patches on the river bed downstream of the Gokul barrage in Mathura. Yamuna is stinking with filth and toxic effluents,” said environmentalist Devashish Bhattacharya.
Manipur government extends internet ban till October 11
Extending the ban on mobile internet services till October 11, Commissioner (Home) T. Ranjit Singh said in his order: "There is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages inciting the passions of the public which might have serious repercussions for the law and order situation in the state of Manipur.”
Afghan Embassy, Consulates to remain open, say envoys after meeting MEA officials
In a post on X, Afghanistan's Consul General in Mumbai, Zakia Wardak, said on Friday that she along with acting Consul General Sayed Mohammad Ibrahimkhil had met senior MEA officials on October 4, during which it was made clear that the Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi and both the Consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad will remain open and continue their operations for the benefit of its citizens.
Sikkim deluge: Army weapons, equipment swept away in Teesta River
Defence PRO, Lt. Col. Mahendra Rawat said: "Due to severe floods in Sikkim, certain military equipment including firearms and explosives were carried away in Teesta River. An urgent notice for the public has already been issued by Jalpaiguri district authorities."
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